Registered Nurse 2 (RN2) on call - Aberdeen

State of Washington; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN2) in Aberdeen, WA to support the Harbor Heights Juvenile Rehabilitation facility. Responsibilities include direct patient care, emergency medical management, and education of youth, families, and staff in medical and mental health care.

The role requires WA RN licensure, completion of an accredited nursing program, and at least 1 year of nursing experience (or 3 years total with education). On-call shifts and weekend coverage may apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Washington State as a Registered Nurse.
• One year of professional nursing experience OR equivalent combination totaling 3 years.
• Ability to take initiative and meet others' needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services including direct patient care, assessment, and interventions for medical/psychiatric conditions.
• Perform initial medical screening at intake and participate in infection control and wellness programs.
• Educate youth, families, and staff on medical and mental health care.

Skills

Washington State RN license

Juvenile rehab experience

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from accredited school of professional nursing

Job description

Description Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN2)

Location: Aberdeen, WA

Closes: Open until filled

Salary: $42.82 - $70.21 Hourly. Supplemental shift differentials are applied for weekend hours, swing shift, and between the hours of 11pm-7am. The salary does not include an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.

Work hours/shifts: On-Call positions are typically pre-scheduled with variable shifts.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for Registered Nurses to perform activities and interventions that promote health, wellness, and safety for residents and staff at the new Harbor Heights Juvenile Rehabilitation maximum security residential facility.

The Opportunity We need your nursing skills to take charge of emergency medical situations and act as a liaison between the community and residents providing professional nursing services for youth committed by the courts to a secure juvenile rehabilitation institution. As an important member of the Health Center Team, you will treat residents according to physician orders and encourage resident accountability using the integrated treatment plan.

Some Of What You'll Do

• Provide professional nursing services including, but not limited to direct patient care such as assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and interventions relating to medical and/or psychiatric conditions.
• Perform initial medical screening for youth at intake; implement infection control, Vaccine for Children VFC, and employee health and wellness programs.
• Educate and counsel youth, families, and staff regarding medical and mental health care.
• Provide pre and post-HIV test counseling including STI and Making Proud Choices curriculum and prenatal education.
• Provide medical case management for youth with chronic or acute conditions; communicate with and instruct non-medical agency staff on treatment and care of youth.
• Prepare and file medical documents; schedule appointments; perform basic data entry and retrieval functions using an electronic management information system.
• Perform medical and psychiatric case management.
• Administer Medications.
• Administer prescribed medications per the physician’s treatment orders and monitor medication assistance.
• Provide first aid and first response emergency medical services for youth, visitors, and other employees.

Required Qualifications Professionals who hold a valid Washington State license to practice as a registered professional nurse.

AND Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing, AND one year of professional nursing experience.

OR Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 3 years

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• We are looking for someone who can work independently as an RN with little supervision and preferably two or more years of nursing experience.
• One or more years of professional experience providing direction to staff as a lead or supervisor.
• Previous work experience working in a Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility.